Pack Leadership
Pack 788 cannot run smoothly without the support of our parents in key committee and leadership roles. The following is a list of some of the pack roles, description and contacts. Click on each title to see a detailed description of the role.
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Leadership Roles (serves on the Pack Leadership Committee for at least 1 year)
Short-Term Roles(typically leads an event and requires a commitment of several weeks depending on the project)
Position Description
Plans and conducts the monthly pack meetings.
Promotes family participation in all pack events.
Solicits input from and works with Assistant Cubmaster(s) to plan upcoming pack meetings.
Sets a positive example for the scouts and leaders in actions and speech.
Is a coach and advisor to the Den Leaders.
Identifies & recruits parents to be Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders.
Identifies & recruits parents to be Assistant Cubmasters.
Coordinates with Advancement Chair to distribute awards to scouts at pack meetings in a meaningful manner.
Coordinates the total Cub Scout program in the pack, maintaining a quality, year-round program.
Facilitates and conducts major ceremonies such as Arrow of Light award and annual crossing over.
Procures supplies for pack meetings.
Manages pack budget for supplies.
Signer on the pack checking account.
If unable to attend a pack meeting, communicates and makes arrangements with Assistant Cubmaster and/or Pack Committee Chair.
Performs any other tasks, as needed.
Desired Skills & Requirements
Organized; detail oriented.
Realizes that an adult leader is just a Cub Scout in a larger uniform.
Enjoys having fun with the scouts, interacting with them in an age-appropriate manner.
Encourages fun atmosphere through scouting songs, skits, cheers, and games.
Ability to plan pack meetings, preferably several weeks or months in advance.
Maintains good communication and relationships with Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Assistant Cubmaster, and parents/guardians.
Ability to work with other leaders to build consensus.
Discreet; able to maintain private/sensitive information.
Regularly attends monthly pack committee meetings.
Participates in annual pack planning meeting.
Supports the policies of the BSA.
Will complete Youth Protection Training before starting in the position.
Estimated hours per week, average
2–4, including meeting time
Leader uniform required
Yes
ASSISTANT CUBMASTER
Open
Position Description
Works with Cubmaster to plan upcoming pack meetings.
Promotes family participation in all pack events.
Is ready to fill in for the Cubmaster, if needed.
Sets a positive example for the scouts and leaders in actions and speech.
If unable to attend a pack meeting, communicates and makes arrangements with Cubmaster and/or
Pack Committee Chair.
Performs any other tasks, as requested by the Cubmaster.
Desired Skills & Requirements
Realizes that an adult leader is just a Cub Scout in a larger uniform.
Enjoys having fun with the scouts, interacting with them in an age-appropriate manner.
Encourages fun atmosphere through scouting songs, skits, cheers, and games.
Ability to plan pack meetings, preferably several weeks or months in advance.
Maintains good communication and relationships with Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Cubmaster, and parents/guardians.
Regularly attends monthly pack committee meetings.
Participates in annual pack planning meeting.
Supports the policies of the BSA.
Will complete Youth Protection Training before starting in the position.
Estimated hours per week, average
1–3, including meeting time
Leader uniform required
Yes
DEN LEADERS
Some open
Position Description
Works directly with Cub Scouts and their parents/guardians to execute the Cub Scouting program in the den.
Plans and conducts the weekly den meetings.
Promotes family participation in all pack events.
Sets a positive example for the scouts in actions and speech.
Ensures the transition of Cub Scouts to a den of the next rank (or to a Boy Scout troop if Webelos Scouts) at the end of the year by encouraging them to earn the adventures for advancement.
Works with parents/guardians to ensure all scouts complete work for missed meetings.
Tracks scout advancement, utilizing resources provided by the pack.
Coordinates with Advancement Chair to distribute awards to scouts in a meaningful manner.
Procures supplies for den meetings.
Manages den budget for supplies.
Ensures all scouts are released to their parents/guardians at the end of the meeting before leaving.
If unable to attend a meeting, communicates and makes arrangements with Assistant Den Leader and/or Cubmaster.
Performs any other tasks, as requested by the Cubmaster.
Desired Skills & Requirements
Organized; detail oriented.
Realizes that a Den Leader is just a Cub Scout in a larger uniform.
Enjoys having fun with the scouts, interacting with them in an age-appropriate manner.
Encourages fun atmosphere through scouting songs, skits, cheers, and games.
Ability to plan den meetings, preferably several weeks or months in advance.
Ability to delegate tasks to Assistant Den Leader.
Maintains good communication and relationships with Assistant Den Leader, Cubmaster, and den parents/guardians.
Discreet; able to maintain private/sensitive information.
Regularly attends monthly pack committee meetings.
Participates in annual pack planning meeting.
Supports the policies of the BSA.
Will complete Youth Protection Training before starting in the position.
Additional: Lion & Tiger Den Leader
Will ensure the 1:1 youth-to-adult ratio is maintained at all meetings.
Coordinates shared leadership among the adult partners in the den.
Additional: Webelos Den Leader
Will work with the Assistant Den Leader & Cubmaster to plan and conduct at least one den campout per year, in addition to any pack campouts.
While working toward Arrow of Light, will work with the Boy Scout Troop 374 Scoutmaster to plan and conduct at least one joint den campout with the troop, in addition to any pack campouts.
While working toward Arrow of Light, will coordinate visits to Boy Scout Troop 374 and other Boy Scout troops in the area, encouraging scouts to find a Boy Scout troop that best matches each scout’s personality.
Works with Cubmaster to plan a memorable event when scouts earn Arrow of Light.
Will complete BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) training as soon as possible, and before the next Webelos den camping event.
Estimated hours per week, average
2–4 hours, including meeting time
Leader uniform required
Yes
Position Description
Leads the pack committee operation by calling and presiding at pack committee meetings.
Plans for pack charter renewal.
Sets a positive example for the scouts and leaders in actions and speech.
Is an advisor to the Cubmaster.
Responsible for the administration, oversight, and support of the pack program.
Conducts the annual pack planning meeting.
Signer on the pack checking account.
Ensures pack has adequate meeting facilities.
Works with chartered organization representative to approve adult applications.
Maintains a close working relationship with the chartered organization representative to cultivate harmonious relations and maintain communications.
Works closely with the district unit commissioner.
Assumes role of Cubmaster if he/she is unable to serve in that role until a successor is recruited and registered.
Performs any other tasks, as needed.
Desired Skills & Requirements
Experience presiding over meetings.
Discreet; able to maintain private/sensitive information.
Ability to work with other leaders to build consensus.
Maintains good communication and relationships with all leaders and parents/guardians.
Supports the policies of the BSA.
Regularly attends monthly pack committee meetings.
Will complete Youth Protection Training before starting in the position.
Estimated hours per week, average
1–2, including meeting time
Leader uniform required
No
Position Description
Ensures pack finances are sound.
Collects payments from pack members.
Signer on the pack checking account.
Keeps up-to-date financial records.
Prepares and presents financial report to pack committee at regular pack committee meetings.
Reports to the chartered organization as often as they desire on the financial condition of the pack.
Processes and writes checks for approved payments and reimbursements.
Arranges for all pack checks to be signed by two of the following: Pack Committee Chair, Cubmaster, Secretary, or Treasurer.
Makes bank deposits.
Advises pack committee on financial matters.
Assists Pack Committee Chair and/or Cubmaster in preparing the annual budget.
Desired Skills & Requirements
Basic financial knowledge.
Organized; detail oriented.
Discreet; able to maintain private/sensitive information.
Basic knowledge of spreadsheets.
Regularly attends monthly pack committee meetings.
Supports the policies of the BSA.
Will complete Youth Protection Training before starting in the position.
Estimated hours per week, average
1–2, including meeting time
Leader uniform required
No
Position Description
Helps Cub Scouts move through the ranks of Cub Scouting and transition into a Boy Scout troop.
Promotes the use of pack-provided online services to record and recognize advancement in the dens.
Creates advancement reports needed to order badges and insignia from the Scout Shop.
Ensures advancement is reported to BSA, utilizing their online systems.
Procures awards needed to recognize scout accomplishment.
Coordinates with Cubmaster and Den Leaders to distribute awards to scouts at meetings in a meaningful manner.
Helps plan and conduct advancement and induction ceremonies, coordinating as needed with the Cubmaster, Den Leaders, Boy Scout troop Scoutmaster(s), Order of the Arrow, or other external groups.
Helps build/obtain and maintain advancement equipment for use in making advancement ceremonies effective.
Desired Skills & Requirements
Have a working knowledge of the Cub Scout advancement plan.
Organized; detail oriented.
Maintains good communication with Den Leaders and Cubmaster.
Working knowledge of computer use, the internet, and pack-provided online services.
Regularly attends monthly pack committee meetings.
Participates in annual pack planning meeting.
Supports the policies of the BSA.
Will complete Youth Protection Training before starting in the position.
Estimated hours per week, average
1–2, including meeting time
Leader uniform required
No
RECRUITER
Open
Position Description
Works with the Cubmaster to develop and execute a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting scouts.
Sets specific dates for regular recruiting activities and makes other leaders aware of those dates.
Promotes pack to the community, inviting youth to join. Makes the people in the community know that a Cub Scout pack is available.
Is the primary contact for parents/guardians inquiring about joining the pack.
Meets with parents/guardians when they visit the pack, explaining the Cub Scout program and answering questions.
Introduces potential new scouts to the Den Leader for participation in the den during the first visit.
Works with the Cubmaster and Den Leaders to conduct an annual recruiting drive at the end of the school year.
Works with other leaders to promote recruitment plans.
Desired Skills & Requirements
Organized; detail oriented.
Outgoing personality.
Able to communicate with scouts and parents/guardians in person, on the phone, or through electronic methods (email, SMS, etc.).
Regularly attends monthly pack committee meetings.
Supports the policies of the BSA.
Will complete Youth Protection Training before starting in the position.
Estimated hours per week, average
1–2, including meeting time
Leader uniform required
No
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY CHAIR
Open
Position Description
Helps the scouts develop a love for the outdoors.
Promotes family participation in all outdoor pack events.
Works with the Cubmaster to help plan, coordinate, and conduct pack outdoor activities, such as hikes and camping.
Works with the Webelos Den Leader(s) to help plan, coordinate, and conduct Webelos den campouts.
Coordinates pack-provided meals during pack campouts, recruiting other adults to assist with meal preparation, as needed.
Purchases food and supplies for pack-provided meals during pack campouts.
Plans and coordinates to have an individual responsible for first aid at outdoor events.
Helps promote pack campouts, pack hikes, district day camp
Maintains an inventory of pack equipment.
Maintains pack equipment in proper working order.
Coordinates with pack committee if pack equipment needs to be repaired or replaced.
Makes recommendation to pack committee for purchase of additional pack equipment.
Desired Skills & Requirements
Familiar with camping and hiking.
Familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and BSA health and safety requirements, and sees that they are implemented.
Able to arrange for cooking while camping.
Able to plan far in advance, booking campgrounds or facilities needed for the activities.
Ability to arrange for transporting pack camping gear to camp site (stoves, tables, canopies, food, etc.).
Regularly attends monthly pack committee meetings.
Participates in annual pack planning meeting.
Supports the policies of the BSA.
Will complete Youth Protection Training before starting in the position.
Will complete in-person BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) training prior to next pack or
Webelos den camping event.
Estimated hours per week, average
0–2, more hours immediately prior to and during an event
Leader uniform required
No
Position Description
Responsible for maintenance & upkeep of pack's online web sites.
Interfaces with web hosting providers.
Ensures any necessary web site fees are kept current and paid.
Ensures public-facing web sites and social media pages have a professional appearance.
Becomes the subject matter expert on various pack online web sites (private advancement tracking web site, public web site, public social media page, private social media group, etc.).
Desired Skills & Requirements
General computer and web skills.
Familiarity with social media sites.
Assists pack and den leaders with web sites, as needed (e.g. entering advancement, updating calendar, updating social media site, etc.).
Regularly attends monthly pack committee meetings.
Supports the policies of the BSA.
Will complete Youth Protection Training before starting in the position.
Estimated hours per week, average
0–2
Leader uniform required
No
Pack 788 Charter Organization
Mansfield Church of Christ
580 Pleasant Ridge Dr, Mansfield TX 76063